Summer in Corpus Christi

Make Waves on the Coast

Get ready for an adventurous time in the Gulf Coast Capital. Unwind on beautiful beaches and tour the South Texas dining scene filled with coastal classics and inventive dishes. Experience birding like never before in the country's busiest flyway and be one with nature at the national and state parks.

Coast over and make time for what matters most this summer. You've earned it.

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Trip Ideas

From picnics on the beach to boat rides and art excursions, there's something for everyone in Corpus Christi this summer. Get out and coast your own way.

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Explore Our Beaches

Corpus Christi's beautiful beaches are the heart and soul of the Gulf Coast Capital. With so many beaches, ranging from calm waters to the best surfing destinations, plenty of opportunities await everyone. Hover over one of our beaches to start exploring!

North Beach

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Also known as Corpus Christi Beach, North Beach delivers a relaxed vibe with plentiful souvenir shops, hotels, condos, and restaurants.

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Mcgee Beach

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A beautiful downtown beachfront stretching along the seawall. Visitors flock to the seaweed-free, manicured sand and the warm, serene waters of Corpus Christi Bay.

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MUSTANG ISLAND STATE PARK

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Mustang Island State Park offers a perfectly serene vacation spot featuring miles of sandy beach for a memorable day, weekend, or week-long trip..

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NORTH PACKERY BEACH

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North Packery Beach, locally referred to as J.P. Luby, is a watersports wonderland for surfing, jet-skiing, kiteboarding, wakeboarding, and more.

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Padre Balli Park

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The locals’ most beloved 400-acre stretch of coast, known for surfing, shore fishing, and the former Bob Hall Pier.

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PADRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE

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The most significant undeveloped barrier island in the world offers more than 130,000 acres of dunes, grasslands, and beaches – a national park and a haven for all sorts of family-friendly activities

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Whitecap Beach

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Named after its white sands, it’s an excellent beach for small groups or solo travelers looking to escape a busier beach scene.

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Summer Events Calendar

Make the most of your summer stay in Corpus Christi!

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